Ra'el Cohen

Co-Founder and CCO of ThirdLove, the 3rd largest direct to consumer bra brand and rated the #1 brand for millennials.

Ra'el Cohen is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of ThirdLove, a company known for its innovative approach to women's lingerie, including the introduction of signature half-cup sizes and a patented mobile sizing app. She has been instrumental in the brand's growth since its inception, having joined forces with co-founders Heidi Zak and David Spector.

Professional Background

Current Role:
- Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at ThirdLove (April 2018 - Present)
- Previously served as Vice President of Design & Creative (January 2015 - Present) and Director of Design & Product Development (June 2012 - December 2014) at the same company.
Key Contributions:
- Played a crucial role in business development, including pitching and securing significant funding from venture capitalists.
- Led strategic initiatives in product design, branding, user experience, and site merchandising.
- Recruited and built a high-performing creative team to establish the brand's identity.

Previous Experience

Charlotte Russe: Lead Product Developer (August 2011 - May 2012)
Luv & Honey Lingerie: Founder / Creative Director (January 2009 - August 2011)
Mervyns: Various roles including Senior Designer for Junior’s Fast Fashion (2006 - 2008) and Designer for Lingerie/Intimates (2005 - 2006).
Target: Held multiple design roles from Technical Designer to Assistant Designer (2002 - 2005).

Education

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: Associate of Arts in Fashion Design (2000 - 2002), where she focused on concept development, design, illustration, and manufacturing processes.

Ra'el Cohen's extensive background in fashion design and her leadership at ThirdLove highlight her commitment to innovation in the lingerie industry.